Wally Mk II
The commentator on the radio stated that the NSW Ambulance was going fit some ambulances and they specifically highlighted the cost of fitting aircraft with gear to cope with 265kg. The new lifter in SE Section has recently been rated to lift 250kg including the Litter and medical gear.
They have a system that in the event that a heavy patient is required to be moved they send the "Litter" to the hospital and load the patient there using the hospitals lifting gear along with a specially designed sling. The lifter on the aircraft then lifts the patient and litter onto the aircraft. I think the litter weighes about 25kg's and they allow another 25kg for gear. Max patient 200kg's
The new system is heavy though and with 4 POB only about 2100lbs of fuel can be loaded with all pax at standard weights. Not a lot of endurance at 600lbs/hr.
One of the problems with the B200 cabin is that it tapers towards the rear reducing the room in that area.
SN